Troopers and officers with motorcycle units from across the state lead the procession of riders taking part in the Green Ribbon Ride as it passes through Newtown, Conn on Sunday, May 5th, 2013.

Troopers and officers with motorcycle units from across the state lead the procession of riders taking part in the Green Ribbon Ride as it passes through Newtown, Conn on Sunday, May 5th, 2013.

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Fire fighter Rich Liska Jr, age 53, of Newtown Hook & Ladder holds the bottom of the flag as it's raised above Wasserman Way, in Newtown, Conn. It was part of the route for the Green Ribbon Ride, on Sunday, May 5th, 2013. less

Fire fighter Rich Liska Jr, age 53, of Newtown Hook & Ladder holds the bottom of the flag as it's raised above Wasserman Way, in Newtown, Conn. It was part of the route for the Green Ribbon Ride, on Sunday, ... more

Sherri Patrick, age 41, watches the Green Ribbon Ride in Newtown, Conn, with her children, Olivia, age 8, Sadie, age 10, and Noah, age 7, on Sunday, May 5th, 2013. Two of Noah's baseball teammates were victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and he is displaying the teams jersey. less

Sherri Patrick, age 41, watches the Green Ribbon Ride in Newtown, Conn, with her children, Olivia, age 8, Sadie, age 10, and Noah, age 7, on Sunday, May 5th, 2013. Two of Noah's baseball teammates were victims ... more

Riders pass under the U.S. flag, which was hung across Wasserman Way in Newtown, Conn, on Sunday, May 5th, 2013.They were taking part in the Green Ribbon Ride to honor the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. less

Riders pass under the U.S. flag, which was hung across Wasserman Way in Newtown, Conn, on Sunday, May 5th, 2013.They were taking part in the Green Ribbon Ride to honor the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook ... more

Photo: H John Voorhees III

Riders pass under the U.S. flag, which was hung across Wasserman... Photo-4579909.61725 - Connecticut Post